Women in Iran could potentially face a decade of imprisonment for wearing clothing deemed "inappropriate," according to a recently proposed bill.

Iran's parliament has passed a controversial bill that would toughen penalties for women and girls who violate the country's strict dress code. Under the proposed law, those dressed "inappropriately" could face up to 10 years in prison. The bill also includes fines for promoting nudity or making fun of the hijab on social media, as well as for owners of vehicles in which a female driver or passenger is not wearing the appropriate clothing. This move comes a year after protests erupted following the death of Mahsa Amini, who was held by morality police for an allegedly improper hijab. These protests saw women burning their headscarves and openly defying the dress code. Despite the return of the morality police and the installation of surveillance cameras, more women have chosen to stop covering their hair in public. The bill now awaits approval from the Guardian Council before it can become law. However, human rights experts have condemned the bill, stating that it constitutes a form of gender apartheid and violates fundamental rights.